Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Cheryl E Preston

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

New York City, NY

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Entertainment Weekly

Hailey Merkt, a contestant on The Bachelor season 21, has died from leukemia. She was 31. Her loved ones shared the news on her Instagram account on Tuesday, alongside a touching tribute and collage of sweet pictures of Merkt. "It is with broken hearts we share that our beloved Hailey...

Bachelor alum Hailey Merkt dies at 31 after battle with leukemia

The penultimate episode of House of the Dragon season 2 begins with Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) and Addam of Hull (Clinton Liberty) facing off on the beach with their dragons scratching and snarling behind them. In case Addam was not aware, Rhaenyra informs him she’s the Queen of the Seven Kingdoms, and, by the way, that dragon he’s been riding around on is her property.

House of the Dragon recap: The Dragonseeds take flight

Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Get ready to open your heart to a wiry bundle of love named Chunk. This 2-year-old Chihuahua and Yorkshire Terrier mix pup recently came into rescue for heartbreaking reasons. Though he started his life as a cared for and well-loved pup, Chunk's owner sadly passed away, leaving Chunk all by his lonesome.

Meet Chunk: A Little Chihuahua Who Lost her Owner Now Looking For Love

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

(MA) Meet Gary, a small little Dachshund with a big personality! This pup grew up living comfortably in a home with his owner who adored him. Sadly, tragedy struck when Gary's owner passed away unexpectedly, leaving him all on his own.

Little Dachshund Who Lost His Owner Now Looking For A New Family

As the old intro used to go, "Get ready, because you never know what's going to happen on Supermarket Sweep!" In the early 1990s, America had shopping-themed game show fever, with titles including Let's Make A Deal, Shop 'Til You Drop, the Nickelodeon Super Toy Run, and of course, the wildly popular Supermarket Sweep. The objective of these shows was to answer questions and pass various tests in order to get a lot of free stuff.

Gay couple from decades-old Supermarket Sweep episode react to going viral: 'What a world!'

The Tanner sisters are fighting again. On Monday, Jodie Sweetin shared two different posts in her Instagram stories, seemingly making a dig at her TV sister, Candace Cameron Bure, in response to Bure's take on a moment from the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony. During Friday's ceremony, some conservative viewers,...

Full House star Jodie Sweetin posts subtle jab at TV sister Candace Cameron Bure over Olympics comments

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The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced a six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie who is looking for her forever home. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet Joannie: The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Looking For Love

Egg Roll is a one-year-old, 34lb American Bully who has recently been introduced by Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue located in Massachusetts. This charming, round little dog is looking for his forever home and comes with a delightful personality and some special quirks.

Meet Egg Roll: The Round Little Snuggle Buddy Looking For Love

Deadpool & Wolverine is adding fuel to the summer box office fire: the superpowered team-up is on track to debut with $205 million at the domestic box office. The much-anticipated Marvel movie, which reunites Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman as the titular comic heroes, has already broken several records within days of its release, reports Comscore. For one, Deadpool & Wolverine is now in the lead for the biggest opening weekend of the year so far, debuting far ahead of previous champ and fellow franchise sequel, Inside Out 2 (which arrived to $155 million).

Deadpool & Wolverine cash in on their reunion with $205 million, the biggest opening weekend of 2024

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

Now that we have all had our fill of grilled burgers and fireworks, let's look at some unsung Americans--cats. Did you know that there are nearly 100 million cats living in the United States? I'm not sure who counted all of them, but that's a lot of cats. Enough to sway an election were they given the right to vote (which, of course, they should be). Unfortunately, many of those cats don't have a place to call home. Here are six cats, all in the greater Kanas City area, who would love it if you might consider giving them a bed, a litter box, and a bowl full of kibble.

One of these six spectacular cats may be your next pet

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Three members of the Grammy-nominated gospel family group the Nelons died in a plane crash on Friday. Kelly Nelon Clark, her husband, Jason Nelon Clark, and their daughter Amber Nelon Kistler were killed while on their way to join the Gaither Homecoming Cruise to Alaska, their management company announced in a social media statement. Amber’s husband, Nathan Kistler, was also killed, as well as the band's assistant, Melodi Hodges, and the pilot and his wife, Larry and Melissa Haynie.

3 family members of Grammy-nominated gospel group the Nelons die in plane crash

J. Souza

Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

Jessica Serfitay flips the script on her previous statement. Virginia soap fans, Soap Opera News reports that Jessica Serfitay (ex Sloan Petersen) on Days of Our Lives posted on social media that her billionaire fiancé had abused her. The actress now says they argued as families do, and she never should have posted anything.

Days of Our Lives alum Jessica Serfitay retracts her statement that her fiance abused her

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Glen Powell confirms he's got a Top Gun 3 start date

Glen Powell will soon be reporting for duty on the Top Gun 3 set. The actor, who played Jake “Hangman” Seresin in 2022’s Top Gun: Maverick,...

Glen Powell confirms he's got a Top Gun 3 start date

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